1981 Ford Granada vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,999 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Crown |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |